[The Athletic - Paywall] Why Iowa State is tweaking its identity this summer with more offensive options

[CoachHines3]

I'll share a little-

"Still, the other top-50 prospect was the leading scorer during Iowa State’s first week and a half of summer workouts. The other 6-8 forward was the one demonstrating a precocious feel and enough consistency to earn nearly comprehensive trust on the offensive end already.

“Coming in, they said shoot whatever,” Momcilovic says. “So, obviously, I shot whatever. And they say I’m still not shooting enough. They’re giving me all the freedom in the world.”

The transfers have the track records. Momcilovic has the vaulted ceiling.

The athleticism may not be top-percentile, but it’s enough to allow him to get to his spots — and when Momcilovic gets there, a high release point on his shot means it’s nearly unblockable for defenders. Otzelberger invokes Gradey **** as a comparable for Momcilovic’s height-feel-release skill set, while at the same time hastening to note he’s not promising that level of production just yet."

It's Momcilovic season, baby

 

[BMWallace]

I think our offense lacked because we didn’t have multiple who could go get an automatic bucket. This year I think it’s going to be different in the fact that the opposition can’t just hon in on one guy (ex: Brockington), it’ll be more lucrative and fluid.

I really hope Lipsey has developed at least a respectable outside shot. Watching teams sag off of him outside the arc got super frustrating last year and the fact that he only shot 20% on 25 attempts meant that he was never going to take advantage of that soft defense.

 

[DSMCy]

I think our offense lacked because we didn’t have multiple who could go get an automatic bucket. This year I think it’s going to be different in the fact that the opposition can’t just hon in on one guy (ex: Brockington), it’ll be more lucrative and fluid.

Part or most of the reason for this is that no one was a consistent threat from 3. Teams could fall back and basically pack the paint, leaving no driving or passing lanes.

 

[ScottyP]

Part or most of the reason for this is that no one was a consistent threat from 3. Teams could fall back and basically pack the point, leaving no driving or passing lanes.

That is the strategy that Pitt used in the tournament. They openly mentioned in the postgame that they didn't think we could shoot outside and packed it in.

 

[cycloneML]

I think our offense lacked because we didn’t have multiple who could go get an automatic bucket. This year I think it’s going to be different in the fact that the opposition can’t just hon in on one guy (ex: Brockington), it’ll be more lucrative and fluid.

I think this is spot on. The reason it looked like we were resting on offense is because we weren’t very good on offense.

 

[brokenloginagain]

Momcilovic leading score first 1.5 weeks of practice - nice!

 

[Sigmapolis]

Enough there to convince me to fork over the $12.

 

[CoachHines3]

Enough there to convince me to fork over the $12.

I honestly don't mind some of the content on the athletic.

Football/Basketball (college) coverage is pretty good, IMO but I will never pay the full price for it. So if you can snag a year at $12, def do it.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Paveletzke has all of the ingredients to be one of the most hated guys in the Big 12. I love it.

There really is a checklist for "I hate that ******* guy" status from opposing fans --

1.) White

2.) Good shooter

3.) In-your-face attitude

4.) Woody Harrelson in White Men Can't Jump levels of trash talk

5.) Bad haircut

6.) Been in school practically forever

He's got a few boxes to check, but he's well on his way to Phil Forte status.

 

[Pat]

There really is a checklist for "I hate that ******* guy" status from opposing fans --

1.) White

2.) Good shooter

3.) In-your-face attitude

4.) Woody Harrelson in White Men Can't Jump levels of trash talk

5.) Bad haircut

6.) Been in school practically forever

He's got a few boxes to check, but he's well on his way to Phil Forte status.

“Looks like he’s a 12” has to be on there, too. Inexplicably getting in the paint and finishing at the rim doesn’t hurt, either.

 

[Aduhbolu15]

For anyone who wants to read the article without the subscription on mobile chrome browser click on the link but don't scroll down. Click the options (three dots in the upper right corner) and then click the arrow pointing down with a line underneath it (download). This will download the page to your phone and you can read to your hearts content without the wall popping up when you scroll down. You can do this on a pc or iPhone too. Just download the page or print it to Adobe and you can read the articles.

They have to know about this by now? I wonder if they are working to make this not possible so people really have to pay.

 

[Big Daddy Kang]

From another athletic thread. Open the site and Ctrl + p or right-click and save as pdf before scrolling if you want to see the rest.

What a great Grinchy trick!

 

[aeroclone08]

There really is a checklist for "I hate that ******* guy" status from opposing fans --

1.) White

2.) Good shooter

3.) In-your-face attitude

4.) Woody Harrelson in White Men Can't Jump levels of trash talk

5.) Bad haircut

6.) Been in school practically forever

He's got a few boxes to check, but he's well on his way to Phil Forte status.

You mean Fake Keiton Page.

 

[cymac2408]

Momcilovic leading score first 1.5 weeks of practice - nice!

That’s Georges Niangess

 

[Cyclonepride]

I feel like the last 2 years they have rested on offense. The goal on that end was to milk clock, not turn it over, get up a shot (maybe make it, maybe rebound it), and get back and play oppressive, high energy defense.

It’s gonna be hard to add effort on one end without losing some on the other. But a little more balance between the 2 would be great.

I don't know. To me, it looked like they were working painfully hard on offense for lack of someone who could get their own quality shot early (short of Brockington, who had a tough time once everyone figured out that he was basically the only one).

 

[CloniesForLife]

I hate wishing away summer, fall and football season but man I’m excited for this basketball season.
I think we’re in for a very exciting 4+ year run coming up.

I got a good chuckle out of this line haha

Yeah I love the seasons of summer and fall for all the outdoor activities and college football is great. But college basketball (especially ISU) is my #1 love. I watched damn near every game of that 2 win Prohm season. TJ has me so pumped for the trajectory of the program and he wants to be in Ames.

 

[CoachHines3]

Enough there to convince me to fork over the $12.

I honestly don't mind some of the content on the athletic.

Football/Basketball (college) coverage is pretty good, IMO but I will never pay the full price for it. So if you can snag a year at $12, def do it.

Tried to cancel for when it renews next month at $71 and they give me this.

 

[Malty Flannel]

The article mentions Momciliavik (sp) has been the top scorer through the first portion of summer practices

 

[MartyFine]